Report in here! Feel free to dot in gameplay.
Connections!!!! Make connections with each other here as I haven't seen much of it in recruitment.
Hello. Will update profile tomorrow
Reporting!
Alright. Given his glowing personality, Cristo's superiors often made the young cleric attend various inter-religious social functions; just so they don't have to. Since we have many religious party members, I figured if we can't find any better connections, many of you met Cristo at some noble or religious function, like a Harvest Festival or important noble birthday party.
Awesome!
Yeah that makes sense Cristo. I would suggest to take it one step further. You made friends with many of them. Some even decided to adventure together a little. Now you know them from one degree or more. Calin most likely would call for your aid. Imrick might too. We will decide when they pop on.
He is a very old elf! He is a weel known ranger and woodsman. A tower has raised from where Harrowstone Prison once stood. Do you venture to the new sight?
Please interact with me here or ask questions. I know we can make some connections.
The Pharasman steps forward. "What kind of tower is it? I assume the tower is to provide some protection and possible intelligence for the area?"
I've decided to change the deity to Anubis. I'll fix it asap.
So Anapa is an Anubian Paladin
Calin may be best to have a connection with from the others, and Cristo from the new applicants
Yay!!! Imrick has appeared! There are a few adjustments you will need to make. Level up to 5th level. Look at the new 'Themed Affinity' chart and make some adjustments. I am open to adjustments.
Anubian Paladin, I love it! Anubis was always my favorite Egyptian god.
The Pharasman steps forward. "What kind of tower is it? I assume the tower is to provide some protection and possible intelligence for the area?"
he fearfully states, "The tower is immense it is nearly 200 feet tall and has a large lookout, almost a building on the top. We have sent a few agents to find out about the tower but none have found a way into the tower."
Crossing his arms, the cleric blinks. "And did it just appear? Or has there been any evidence of construction?"
Barring a few full celestial abilities. He's a hound archon :P
I took the "Speak to Equines" but was wondering if it will be allowed to be canines instead?
The beautiful mayor continues to talk to Cristo and Anapa "Well to be honest some people gave reports that they saw it emerge from the ground through the prison. But that can't be right, no one has seen magic like that in centuries. We only see something like that back when the elves were ruling these lands 800 years ago. We only know that from the elven records, at least what we have left. The town would pay handsomely if someone were to learn more about it and perhaps even find a way to enter the tower."
Barring a few full celestial abilities. He's a hound archon :P
I took the "Speak to Equines" but was wondering if it will be allowed to be canines instead?
That sounds fun, I know Cristo and I will love that more than you know.
Yes you may use "Speak to Canines."
The Anubian Paladin slowly tilts his ears so he could listen with full attention. He did not wish to make the mayor think he was disinterested in the information
"I believe it is good you have found us and told us this story. We will try and unravel the mystery of the tower and lay bare its secrets"
Even with the terrible scar and almost mummified part of his face, he still speaks clear and his words seem to carry the weight of his intentions. No lie was spoken
I found a list of Tenets I could possibly use as a Paladin
Death is part of life. To run from death is only delaying the inevitable. I will not shy away from it.
Desecrating the dead is the most heinous of crimes; life is fleeting, but the afterlife is eternal. Should I find anyone disrespecting the dead, either though theft, mutilation, or necromancy, they will meet justice by my hand without mercy. And may Ammit take them.
A lost soul is to be pitied. I will bring lost souls to peace; whether they are spirits that cannot leave our world, orphans in need of nurturing, or those in danger of throwing their hearts out of balance with Ma'at. I will help shepherd them to their destiny.
Any undead I cross will be scrubbed from existence; their rot brings nothing but ruin.
Nobody is all wicked, and nobody is all good; I will weigh my opinions of others based off of their actions, not their reputation or words.
The dead deserve respect, and should be preserved physically and in our memories.
Fatima stands a bit too straight, her knees locked, as if she's worried she'd stumble if her concentration slips. But the talk of the tower clearly sparks her interest.
"If such magics aren't possible, perhaps there's a simpler explanation. A glamer of a rising tower might catch the over-imaginative," she marks. "Particularly if there's a history of local hysteria."
The cleric considers the half-elf's advice. "It may well be a holdout from the elven days, but considering where this tower was risen, it's environment. This maybe a Whispering Way event."
I am hoping to change my aura. Since we now have a cleric (I think) can I change my Aura to be lightning focused and more based off of my heritage instead of healing based?
:wave: Back home after a week of international travel, family time in the sun, and less than ideal internet at the resort.
@GM Wolf: I'll get Calin leveled up to 5 this evening. Plus, I will get Calin aura updated as well.
Question on the transition to module 2: What do Imrik and I know about how the prison fighting was wrapped up?
RE connections for the new party members with Calin and Imrik: I think it's definitely reasonable for the new folks to know Calin from his days in Lastwall. After the party dwindled to just him and Imrik, he'd definitely send word asking for aid. BUT, connections directly to Imrik are completely reasonable as well!
Fatima purses her lips at Cristo’s suggestion, but tries not to look too interested. Or not interested enough. It was hard to tell which might be worse.
She tries a stiff-shouldered shrug. ”I’d certainly be willing to take a look at the place. There is time before we’re due back in Lepidstadt.”
Others, including Cristo, sees the young noble as an outsider within the church. It is likely Cristo also attracts other 'outsiders'.
Considering your thoughts on 'middlemen', how would Fatima see the traditionally trained cleric?
She's got an older half-brother, Drahl Eisen, who's also in the priesthood and they get on fine, though she keeps badgering him for the secret ingredient in the holy water.
Her estimation of people generally rises in proportion to the amount of work they put in to get where they're at, and in reverse proportion to their reliance on third parties: Wizards at the top, then mortal-science people like her and so on.
Clerics may get their power from an outside force, but they've at least studied for it, which puts them far above sorcerers, oracles and witches in her estimation.
[dice=HP Roll 1]d8
[dice=HP Roll 2]d8
I am hoping to change my aura. Since we now have a cleric (I think) can I change my Aura to be lightning focused and more based off of my heritage instead of healing based?
Yes I strongly suggest that! If you need any help ask away or send me a PM.
I found a list of Tenets I could possibly use as a Paladin
** spoiler omitted **
Sounds good. Also please tell me your affinity again, was it Angelic?
Correct. Angelic. Not sure if anything else would fit for a half-hound archon
You were likely called, as the main heroes to emerge from the prison alive. Drake stayed behind with the others to raise the tower. So you know that the rising of the tower is based on Drake raising his heritage.
Angelic suggestions:
1st level: Detect Fiendish Presence or Vigor.
2nd level: 1/day spell like ability (Bestow Planar Infusion I, Shield of Faith, or Bless)
3rd level: gain resistance to electricity 5.
5th level: gain a bonus feat...
7th level: Smite ability 1/day vs. evil outsiders
9th level: Spirit touch, elemental strike, etc. (Dunno)
11th level: Aura 10 feet
13th level: gain channel energy @ 1/2 your character level as a cleric or increase an existing ability by 1d6 and 2 more times per day.
15th level and on will be a work in progress.
---
Everyone please dot in gameplay and delete the post so you can get updates.
----
Please move the conversation with the Mayor to gameplay.
Would the electricity resistance increase if I have it already?
And I'm happy with what you have so far (just confirming that)
@GM Wolf, Here is my new proposed Themed Powers.
1st level: Jolt
2nd level: 1/day spell like ability: Shock Shield
3rd level: Resist electricity 5
5th level: Bonus Feat: Extra Invocation
7th level: Smite ability 1/day
9th level: Elemental Strike- electricity
11th level: Fear Aura 10 feet (As Draconic Fear based on Hit Dice)
13th level: 2 additional uses of Breath Weapon or 2 additional uses of Omdura Invocation. The breath weapon would be more focused on the heritage. Let me know if that works.
15th level: TBD
Should Calin and I join in at the Mayor's office?
No, but I would allow an increase by 2 instead of the given 5.
---
Yes Imrick those abilities look good. We may need to make some adjustments but go with that for now!
---
Yes Imrick you both should join the Mayor's office ASAP!!!
No sign of "Cassandra Blackpoole" but I hope that you are all connecting with each other via PMs as I don't see much connecting going on here. Please post twice a day at least!
Someone please make a list of the current players, their races, classes and role!
Just wanted to make sure about abilities and stacking
I'll add the new abilities to my sheet
Where/What are your concerns for stacking?
Too many paladins... ha!
We should go to the world wound and fight there!
No concerns. Was simply waiting for an answer so I can alter my profile
Greetings all, GM Wolf has invited me over into the discussion thread. I have three primary concepts I am working on - all would serve as a skill/stealth support character (Matthias would also be a switch hitter, Gareth ranged, and Aden flanking melee). I do have a fourth concept, but am waiting to hear back from GM Wolf on his thoughts. Do any of these concepts feel preferable to the party members?
Mathias Gabriel A human turned to a tiefling by a demon's curse passed down from his father, this tragic anti-hero was previously built as a paladin, but is being reworked into a skill-based Inquisitor to offset the martial nature of the current party.
Themed Powers Demon's Curse
Aden 'Blackfoot' a halfling street urchin and Rogue (unchained) whose family was murdered when a gang torched his family's home and business. For a flaw, I am thinking about tying in either a fear of fire, or reversing it and making him fire-scarred and able to wield fire powers as his aura.
Themed Powers Pyro
Gareth Felbranche a half-orc undead slayer (Ranger/Rogue) with a tormented past, who was marked for some death cult sacrifice and knows nothing of his life before than. His body is adorned in arcane sigils, and what powers they can manifest, only time will tell.
Themed Powers Shadows
Thinking further on it, I could also respec any of them to gain some Arcane casting ability, as I just noticed there is not a Wizard/Sorcerer/Summoner/Bard/Witch in sight. Any feedback??
Cassandra blinks her mismatched eyes as she emerges from the gloom of the coach to the relative brightness of the day. She waits as the driver hands her pack down from the coach, handing him a silver piece for his trouble.
She reaches into her cloak to remove the letter from Kendra Lorrimor, the Professor's daughter, to check the address written on it. Looking around she notices a small group of people standing nearby, she makes her way to the group to ask for directions but stops short, taken aback, as she hears one of them mention the Whispering Way "One simply does not blurt out the name of the Whispering Way in public. To do so is to invite disaster,".
Taking a moment she pulls the small wooden symbol of Pharasma from her blouse and displays it prominently on her chest before approaching the group "Pardon me, but I couldn't help but overhear you mention the Way. Is it possible they had something to do with what happened here?"
Standing before you is a young woman in her late teens, perhaps early twenties. She studies you intently with a pair of heterochromatic eyes, one green, the other violet. Her raven black hair is pulled back into a long pony tail. As you look at her you can notice that, even though she tries to hide it, her fingernails end in sharp claws which she flexes in and out with nervous energy.
Someone please make a list of the current players, their races, classes and role!
Calin Milotti
Male Angelkin Aasimar Paladin 5
Role: Striker w/ a bit of Healing
Imrik Farstrider
Male Half-Dragon Angel-blooded Aasimar Omrataji 3(?)
Role: Striker & Healing (in equal portions?)
Anapa
Male Half-Celestial Agathion-Blooded Aasimar Paladin 4
Role: Striker w/ a bit of Healing
Cassandra Blackpoole
Female Changeling Oracle 5
Role: Healing & Buffing
Cristo Galdana
Male Human Cleric 3 (what template??)
Role: Healing & Buffing
Fatima Eisen
Female Half-Elf (Drow) Alchemist 5
Role: Ranged DPS & Buffs(?)
wanderer82's character TBD
Thinking further on it, I could also respec any of them to gain some Arcane casting ability, as I just noticed there is not a Wizard/Sorcerer/Summoner/Bard/Witch in sight. Any feedback??
IMO, any of those concepts would work. As you note, we are fairly heavy on martial characters & most characters have some sort of divine casting ability.
Arcane magic could be a boon to the party, BUT I say play what you want!
Cristo Galdana
Male Human Cleric 3 (what template??)
Role: Healing & Buffing
FYI: I've left Calin's 'intro to module 2' post intentionally vague about if/how PCs are connected to Calin since we haven't sorted that 100% yet.
Since I'm struggling to focus at work today, here's a few ideas on connections for the new PCs. NOTE: don't feel any pressure to use these ideas. Just my thoughts.
Anapa
As a fellow paladin, a straightforward connection might be a joint venture between Anapa and other Anubis paladin and the Knights of Ozem, including Calin. Something like a task force to defeat a band of undead near Gallowspire.
Cassandra
My thinking is that Calin is not directly acquainted with Cassandra, but knows of her through conversations with Professor Lorrimor about the many people the professor met on his travels.
Cristo
Similar to Cassandra, I think Calin only knows Cristo through reputation as his healing prowess would like be noticed by the Knights of Ozem. An alternative would be something similar to Anapa: a joint effort of Pharasmans and Iomedaens to fight back undead.
Fatima
Struggling to find a direct connection and the profile doesn't have any backstory at the moment.
Cristo
Similar to Cassandra, I think Calin only knows Cristo through reputation as his healing prowess would like be noticed by the Knights of Ozem. An alternative would be something similar to Anapa: a joint effort of Pharasmans and Iomedaens to fight back undead.
No Ulstalavan worth his garlic is gonna turn down undead-killing assistance from Imodeaens!
Thank you Calin for throwing out those connections!
Wow really?! It's been over 24 hours since my last post and half of the new players have not posted anything!!!
Just at work so I don't want to just post a line or 2
Problem with time zones
Anapa, I understand that! Thanks for checking in... it was mostly our other new characters that are struggling with 1 post a day, when the requirement was 2 posts a day! I am fine cutting players who can keep the pace! I am about ready to terminate 3 of my games for lack of participation!
H3ck! I know most players are going... "I don't know." Then they just wait and never ask anything it is just so infuriating!!!
I think Cristo was the only player to respond to wanderer82.
---
Wanderer82, I told you which one I liked but any of them would work. I do not want a Frankenstein monster, so your fourth offer is a no.
Okay, after jumping through the fires of the physical realm and spinning the 'wheel of wonder', I believe Gareth is coming out of the chaos as: Tiefling (advanced template) Unchained Rogue 1 / Witch 3. I will plan to advance him predominantly in Witch, with a likely continued level division matching the ratio of the first 4 levels.
My apologies, but I am still working out the final details of the build. The corporate investigation over the past two days consumed far too many hours on what should've been a cut and dry decision. I am hoping to have it fleshed out by mid-afternoon friday. I will also be adjusting some of his backstory, to have his afflicted state ultimately lead to his present abilities (rather than 'heroically overcoming them').
Rogue (unchained):
Archetype - none
Witch:
Archetype - tbd
Patron - tbd (considering deception, shadow, time, trickery, and vengeance)
Aura / Themed Powers: Arcane Tattoos (enhancing the curses woven into his body)
Flaw: arcane tattoos (...and the cult that inscribed them)
Here is my attempt at the Themed Powers. Please let me know your thoughts.
Accursed Tattoos
1st level: Mage Hand
2nd level: Ill Omen 1/day spell like ability
3rd level: gain +2 to save against 'curse' or 'ability damage' spells & effects.
5th level: gain the Extra Hex feat
7th level: Can retarget someone who has passed their save against a Hex 1/day
9th level: Spirit touch, elemental strike, etc.
11th level: Aura 10 feet
13th level: gain channel energy @ 1/2 your character level as a cleric or increase an existing ability by 1d6 and 2 more times per day.
15th level and on will be a work in progress.
GM Wolf Apologies, I took your recommendation of Gareth as your preferred, and have been working on him, with the notable rebuild discussed above.
Fatima, Cassandra, and Wanderer82. Feel free to join gameplay. If you don't post by the end of the week: Thursday. Then I will remove you from the game.
Brand instead of Mage Hand?
Your 3rd level you will need to pick either curse or ability damage
7th: sounds good.
I hope to see Gareth soon!
Who here is on Discord! I will open up a new chat and hopefully people can ping when they make a post. What hours do most people post most frequently?
I am on between 3 pm and 9 pm pacific standard time!
I have DC